But her forthcoming album, Interstellar(out February 21 in the U.S. via Slumberland and March 19 in the UK on Memphis Industries) largely trades in the distorted girl-group chug she helped popularize for cleaner, more New Wave-y sounds. It's also the first record she's releasing under her name only. Listen to a new track from it, "Night Swim", above.

We recently visited Rose at her South Williamsburg apartment-- a space that once hosted DIY shows featuring acts like Kurt Vile and TV on the Radio in their earliest touring days-- and spoke to her about the new record.

"There's definitely something really beautiful about being washed in reverb. But my ears get tired of it."

Pitchfork: What's your take on the whole girl group thing at this point?

Frankie Rose: I hate it; I don't think it's representative of this record. It was probably the farthest thing that was on my mind when I was making it. When you say "girl group," I think the Exciters or the Shangri-Las, which is great, but I wouldn't say they're high on my list of influences now. Maybe four years ago.

Pitchfork: Do you think we'll start seeing more bands move away from reverb and lo-fi sounds?

FR: I think this is the year that will happen-- I'm totally putting that out there. There's definitely something really beautiful about being washed in reverb. I know I'm attracted to that. But my ears get tired of it. It would be refreshing to hear something cleaner.

Listen to "Know Me" from Interstellar:

Pitchfork: After being in the background in bands for so long, was being a solo artist something you aspired to?

FR: It's not the most comfortable place for me, I'm shy. I was fine being the drummer because it's a little safer in the back. But now I'm the sole decision maker, which really does make things a lot easier. And there's no chance of me hating my bandmates, which I see so often in touring bands that spend all their time together in a van.

Pitchfork: Do you sense that people think you're a contentious figure because you've been in so many bands?

FR: Yeah, or that I'm crazy. I've had people ask me: "Why would you leave a band that seems to be doing so well?" But I never wanted to be doing the same thing. That's what's so great about my current situation-- I can make a hip-hop record if I want. Now, I'm allowed this amount of freedom, which is all I've ever wanted.